AN incident involving a competition for modified bicycles, known as “basikal lajak”, has caught the attention of the authorities.
The viral video promoting this event in Damansara Damai has raised concerns. Are police probing publicity on the race as claimed?
Verdict:
TRUE
Petaling Jaya police chief ACP Shahrulnizam Ja'afar said they detected a 29-second video clip promoting the event on TikTok at 4.30pm on Thursday (May 22), reported Bernama.
"Investigations found that the video depicted a group of teenagers riding their modified bicycles on the road together with information regarding the race.
"Following that, a police report was lodged," he said in a statement on Friday (May 23), adding that an investigation paper had been opened under Section 81 of the Road Transport Act 1987, which prohibits any form of race, competition or speed trial without the express permission of the Minister of Transport, the relevant state government or the local authority.
ACP Shahrulnizam said police are looking into the widely circulated announcement about a competition for modified bicycles, known as 'basikal lajak,' which is expected to take place in Damansara Damai, Petaling Jaya, tomorrow (May 24).
He also called on those with information about the race to contact the nearest police station or the Petaling Jaya Police Headquarters Operations Room at 03-7966 2222.
